Friendships between animals are always adorable, but friendships between two different species are even more special. There are some bonds that are so close that they transcend all other differences.
A pair of friends so inseparable that their shelter couldn’t separate them, Cinnamon the goat and Felix the dog searched for a home that would allow them to live together.
On March 13, Cinnamon and Felix came to the Wake County Animal Shelter after their owner was no longer able to care for them.
The unusual duo became inseparable as soon as they arrived at the shelter. “They are best buds and truly bonded; they even sleep together and have been kept together 24/7 except when they eat,” reads a Facebook post.
Cinnamon and Felix’s bond was unlike anything the staff had ever seen: both dogs and goats are very social creatures, but such a bond isn’t common.
WTVD quoted Dr. Jennifer Federico, director of Wake County Animal Shelter, as saying, “That’s not a normal combination.” Usually, we see dogs attacking goats, so this is unusual.
It shows that things are possible and they don’t see the difference.”
Cinnamon and Felix were so close that it was obvious they were a bonded pair, and a new home would have to be found for them both. It was an unusual situation, but the shelter was determined to keep these friends together.
It’s clear that keeping them together would be best for their well-being, whatever the reason for their bonding,” Dr. Federico told Wake.gov.
Thankfully, they have found a way to keep Cinnamon and Felix together: Wake County Animal Shelter reported this afternoon that a rescue has stepped up to take the dog and goat together!
Our hearts are so happy to hear that Cinnamon and Felix won’t have to split up after being rescued together.
